Vermeer Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #15V355000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V355000 by Vermeer Manufacturing Company. Affecting model year 2015 tlr30hd trailers manufactured april 21, 2015, to may 15, 2015, and 2015 tlr30ld trailers manufactured april 17, 2015, and may 14, 2015 Includes 64 affected units, Hitch Safety Chain may be Incorrectly Installed, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 tlr30hd trailers manufactured april 21, 2015, to may 15, 2015, and 2015 tlr30ld trailers manufactured april 17, 2015, and may 14, 2015

Defect Summary

Vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2015 tlr30hd trailers manufactured april 21, 2015, to may 15, 2015, and 2015 tlr30ld trailers manufactured april 17, 2015, and may 14, 2015. the affected trailers may have an incorrectly installed safety chain.

Corrective Action

Vermeer will notify owners and dealers will install a field repair kit. the recall began on july 14, 2015. owners may contact vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or by email at productsafety@vermeer.com. vermeer's number for this campaign is ik3175.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V355000
Manufacturer: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Report Received Date: 2015-06-09T00:00:00
Subject: Hitch safety chain may be incorrectly installed
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 64

Details

MFR Campaign Number: IK3175
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2015 tlr30hd trailers manufactured april 21, 2015, to may 15, 2015, and 2015 tlr30ld trailers manufactured april 17, 2015, and may 14, 2015. the affected trailers may have an incorrectly installed safety chain.
Consequence Summary: If the trailer hitch becomes unhooked from the tow vehicle, the safety chain will not prevent the trailer from completely separating from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Vermeer will notify owners and dealers will install a field repair kit. the recall began on july 14, 2015. owners may contact vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or by email at productsafety@vermeer.com. vermeer's number for this campaign is ik3175.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 40.63

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NHTSA ID: 15V355000
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